Mancini makes Lazio almost loveable

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LAZIO have a motto, which their supporters are fond of chanting. “Non mollare mai,” it goes. Never give in. It sums up the mindset of the fans. The laziali are used to battening down the hatches. Lazio ultras are frequently accused of violence and racism. Banners refer to their pariah status. “United against everyone,” read one. The fans, however, remain loyal to their team.

Only once in the time I’ve been living in Rome did they betray their faith. On May 5, at the Olympic Stadium — the final match of last season — they supported Inter Milan, the